2/1: A walk-around wine tasting will be held at the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis St, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $69 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 732-846-3216.

2/1: A Mardi Gras cooking class taught by Jesse Jones, chef/owner of Heart and Soul Catering, Maplewood, will be held at Kings Short Hills. 6:30 to 9:30 PM; $55. To register call 973-463-6500.

2/1: A wine and chocolate tasting will be held at the Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, to benefit Deirdre’s House, a center for children in Morris County who have suffered abuse or neglect or have witnessed domestic violence. 7 to 10 PM; $65. For tickets call 973-285-6620.

2/1: A Steakhouse Classics and Reds and Classy Whites class taught by Daniel Rosati will be held at Classic Thyme, 710 South Ave, Westfield. 7 to 10 PM; $79 per person; $149 per pair. For reservations call 908-232-5445.
2/2: The Second Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting sponsored by the NJ Chapter Women for WineSense will be held at 158 Wayne St, Apt 316A, Jersey City. 7:30 to 10 PM; $34; members $25 until 1/30. For more information and reservations call 201-553-9309.
2/5: A Mardi Gras cooking class will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton. 6:30 PM; $65. For reservations call 973-300-4192.
2/6: A Valentine’s cooking class will be held at the Brothers Moon, 7 W Broad St, Hopewell. 6:30 PM; $45. For reservations call 609-333-1330.
2/6: A Burgundy wine dinner with Master of Wine Chris Cree will be held at the Wine Vault at the Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville. 7 PM; $185 including tax and gratuity. For reservations call Lee Ann Jasinski at 908-953-0900 or e-mail [email protected]